Nevermind Robert Smith's sentiment about getting old yesterday; this has been creeping up for years now. And while being older brings some positivity and negativity, it's about trying to strike that balance between the two for the good your MENtal and physical health.

Chin up, granddad. Might never happen!

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As the Winter draws in it's time to discuss SAD: Seasonal Affected Disorder.

It can affect everyone and will affect them in different ways. It's all about MENtal health and it's not fair that the seasons can play a part in that too.

The symptoms and support suggestions given in this episode were all lifted from the NHS website.

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Annoyingly tried to name this episode "I told you I was ill" but it had been taken. Not bad, I guess, to get 22 eps into a podcast before my title idea is unavailable.

In this episode we discuss how it feels to be ignored when you inform people you're unwell. Why do men get accused of hypochondria, and why state we've got man flu like it's not even a thing?! My MENtal health matters as much as my physical health

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This episode is all about money worries and not feeling as though the spending on oneself is justified. Aren't we all allowed something nice, even if it's just for our MENtal health?

If you've got money worries, check out this webiste for some great advice: https://www.moneycrashers.com/stop-worrying-money/

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On this episode we try to understand why men are perceived as emotionless, why they have problems displaying their emotions and why those emotions can often be at the more violent end of the spectrum. MENtal health is tricky, but is often made more difficult because men simply don't have the right tools for the job.

Tips on becoming more vulnerable

101 therapeutic hobbies for men

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It doesn't affect me personally but I do worry for my son as he ventures out into the Dating World. So many pitfalls, so many missed-chances, so much risk.

It's difficult to strike the right tone with this subject so I hope this doesn't cause offence as it's just a discussion to help with MENtal health.

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In this week's episode it's the turn of that old favourite: toxic masculinity. So you'd better man-up and get listening. Do as you're told, boy. Stop snivelling. Who cares about your MENtal health?

Well, we do!

Notes and definitions were lifted from verywellmind.com

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In this episode we discuss the startling male suicide statistics and the reasons behind them.

Also, we discuss how suicide affects more than one person and how we've all come into contact with it in some way.

Chaps, we need to talk. Before it's too late.

Please check out CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably

They have some superb help and guides for anyone in need of support.

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